Welcome to
National Possum Control Agencies (NPCA)
Assisting with sharing information and experience in the New Zealand possum control industry.
The NPCA was established to provide a forum for agencies and stakeholders to discuss and resolve possum and vertebrate pest issues. > See more
REMINDERS
VectorLink training - register now
A training programme for accredited monitors began in March on the use of Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) and VectorLink software. Find out more and register your interest.
Accredited monitors - apply for recognition of current competence (RCC)
Recognition of Current Competence (RCC) is a process enabling accredited monitors to apply for the equivalent unit standard credits. For more information see the Accreditation section or phone the Agriculture Industry Training Organisation (AgITO) at 0800 242 343.
NOTICES
2008 NPCA's Annual Technology Transfer Conference,
Note your diary now - your chance to keep up-to-date with change.
Dates: Wednesday and Thursday 26 & 27 November 2008
Venue: Brentwood Hotel, Wellington
Programme focus: 'Change in the Vertebrate Pest Control Industry'. Further details to be advised.
Note Also: NPCA's annual General Meeting
Date: Tuesday 25 November 2008
Venue: Board Room, Animal Health Board Board, Level 9, 15 Willeston Street, Wellington
Changes to Bovine Tb Vector Management, May 2008 Update
In November 2007 the Animal Health Board announced its intention to bring bovine TB vector management under its direct control except in the North Island east coast where the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council will continue to provide this service. An outline of the transition arrangements is available – see more
New Monitoring Protocols
The possum population monitoring protocols using the trap-catch and Waxtag methods have been reviewed and updated. You can download the updated versions from our publications section (see Codes A1 & A2) or contact NPCA to order hard copies. You can find a summary of the changes from the previous edition in an appendix at the back of each new protocol. NPCA welcomes any feedback.
Technology transfer conference proceedings - order now
Powerpoint presentations available on CD; $20.00 incl. GST. To order go to Publications.
Audio-visual coverage of selected conference sessions can be ordered on DVD. See the conference programme for an outline of the sessions or NPCA for further information. Note: data size is a limiting factor - it is likely that a 20-minute conference presentation will fill one DVD. Indicative price $50.00 incl. GST per DVD. To order: go to Publications.
Pest control contractors merge into single national body
In November 2007 the former South Island 'Vector Control Contractors' Associations' and the North Island 'PestNet NZ' merged to form one body that represents pest control contractors nationally. The new organisation is called PestNET New Zealand. > See more
Find an accredited monitor
See lists of currently accredited possum monitoring operators. Last updated: early May 2008.
Monitoring Unit Standards
From 2008 monitoring courses leading to accreditation will be taught and assessed on the unit standards basis > see more.
Project contracts 2008
Contracts have been confirmed for most of the projects being tendered out under our 2008 project programme. Click here for project details.
Wider role for NPCA?
Broadening the scope of the NPCA’s role to include all vertebrate pests was recommended at the 2007 AGM. The Management Committee will start work on this at its March meeting woth the objective of presenting further recommendations to the 2008 AGM .
